Days Out - Hadrian's Wall

Join the armoured ranks of the Ermine Street Guard as the imperial Roman army is put through its training. Youngsters can join in the drill and training with sessions throughout the day, or meet the Roman potter with hands on fun for all junior potters.

At Housesteads Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman soldiers with hands on activities for all children willing to join the imperial army under the instruction of Maximus the Centurion.

At Chesters Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman Gladiators with hands on activities for all children willing to become the next Gladiator!

Local master potter Graham Taylor recreates the life of the travelling craftsman from Roman Britain, complete with his handcart, where the cart wheel turns into the potters wheel. There are opportunities for hands on fun for all junior potters too.

Meet a Roman Legionary stationed at Housesteads. Our soldier recalls the building of the wall, his service in the Roman army and the pursuit of the enemy. You can also hear from the ancient Briton, the impact of the Wall and the “peace” it brought.

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the late Roman period – the time of King Arthur!